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Campus lockdown in anticipation of April 20th
While a bill is currently being introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 5843, Barney Frank D-Mass.) to eliminate all federal penalties for marijuana possession, UCSC administrators have put the campus on lockdown in anticipation of the dreaded 4-20.
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April 17, 2008
To: Faculty and Staff
Fr: Executive Vice Chancellor David Kliger
Re: "4-20" Activity
April 20th (4-20) has become known nationwide as the date when people
gather to communally smoke marijuana in an expression of support for the
reform of marijuana laws. In recent years, thousands of people have
gathered on the UCSC campus to participate in this event.
The University does not condone, support or otherwise sanction this
event. The increasingly large crowds that have gathered in recent years
present safety risks for participants, whether students or people not
affiliated with the campus. This activity also violates a number of
campus regulations designed to provide for the well-being of our campus
and neighboring community.
In anticipation of this year's April 20 activity, I have authorized the
implementation of a number of restrictions for this coming weekend,
April 19-20. This communication is intended to alert the community of
the transportation changes, parking restrictions, and other actions that
will limit access to campus.
This advance notification is provided to enable those who have valid
reasons for coming to campus this weekend to adjust their schedules and
transportation plans accordingly:
o The West Entrance to campus will be closed to inbound vehicular
traffic on Sunday.
o The Main Entrance will be open that day, but campus personnel will
restrict vehicular access to people who have UCSC parking permits or who
can show evidence they are attending sanctioned campus events that day.
o Parking permits will be required in all campus lots throughout the
weekend, even in those that typically require no permits on weekends.
The parking restriction will include evening hours on Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday nights. (If you need to park on campus this weekend and do
not currently have a permit, you will need to purchase one by 6 p.m. on
Friday.)
o At our request Metro bus drivers will not bring riders onto campus on
Sunday. The only "campus" stop, coming to and from UCSC, will be the one
adjacent to the Main Entrance on Empire Grade. (If disability
transportation is needed as a result of this restriction, special van
service on campus can be requested at this one bus stop.)
o There will be no on-campus shuttle service during the day on Sunday.
o Empire Grade will be designated as a tow-away zone, and vehicles that
illegally park on Empire Grade during the weekend will be ticketed and
may be towed at the owners' expense. Extra patrols will be on duty to
enforce these restrictions.
o Drivers and passengers who can't prove that they have a legitimate
reason to be on campus on Sunday will be turned away at the main gate.
People can anticipate that there will be delays at the Main Entrance's
kiosk.
Please remember that all UCSC students, staff and their guests are
expected to comply with University policy and federal and state law.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
_____
April 17, 2008
To: Faculty and Staff
Fr: Executive Vice Chancellor David Kliger
Re: "4-20" Activity
April 20th (4-20) has become known nationwide as the date when people
gather to communally smoke marijuana in an expression of support for the
reform of marijuana laws. In recent years, thousands of people have
gathered on the UCSC campus to participate in this event.
The University does not condone, support or otherwise sanction this
event. The increasingly large crowds that have gathered in recent years
present safety risks for participants, whether students or people not
affiliated with the campus. This activity also violates a number of
campus regulations designed to provide for the well-being of our campus
and neighboring community.
In anticipation of this year's April 20 activity, I have authorized the
implementation of a number of restrictions for this coming weekend,
April 19-20. This communication is intended to alert the community of
the transportation changes, parking restrictions, and other actions that
will limit access to campus.
This advance notification is provided to enable those who have valid
reasons for coming to campus this weekend to adjust their schedules and
transportation plans accordingly:
o The West Entrance to campus will be closed to inbound vehicular
traffic on Sunday.
o The Main Entrance will be open that day, but campus personnel will
restrict vehicular access to people who have UCSC parking permits or who
can show evidence they are attending sanctioned campus events that day.
o Parking permits will be required in all campus lots throughout the
weekend, even in those that typically require no permits on weekends.
The parking restriction will include evening hours on Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday nights. (If you need to park on campus this weekend and do
not currently have a permit, you will need to purchase one by 6 p.m. on
Friday.)
o At our request Metro bus drivers will not bring riders onto campus on
Sunday. The only "campus" stop, coming to and from UCSC, will be the one
adjacent to the Main Entrance on Empire Grade. (If disability
transportation is needed as a result of this restriction, special van
service on campus can be requested at this one bus stop.)
o There will be no on-campus shuttle service during the day on Sunday.
o Empire Grade will be designated as a tow-away zone, and vehicles that
illegally park on Empire Grade during the weekend will be ticketed and
may be towed at the owners' expense. Extra patrols will be on duty to
enforce these restrictions.
o Drivers and passengers who can't prove that they have a legitimate
reason to be on campus on Sunday will be turned away at the main gate.
People can anticipate that there will be delays at the Main Entrance's
kiosk.
Please remember that all UCSC students, staff and their guests are
expected to comply with University policy and federal and state law.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
For more information:
http://www.mpp.org/victims/
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oh and dragon lover
Sun, Apr 20, 2008 10:18PM
well, in that case I'll just shut up and take it
Sun, Apr 20, 2008 10:09PM
Hate To Tell You
Sun, Apr 20, 2008 3:51PM
Just to clarify
Sun, Apr 20, 2008 3:07PM
no precedent
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If it makes you feel better? The bus rides are pro-rated
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It's For One Weekend
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Already paid for the bus
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Yes, I'm telling you you're whining
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mapping
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